The plastic donation bin at the Dorothy Henry Library awaits your donations of thin plastic film. ( Photo by Janet Redyke) Libraries participating in Trex challenge All Sussex County libraries, with the exception of Sparta, are participating in the Trex Community Challenge. The challenge... Local News 12 Apr 2022 | 12:17
Michele Elmers (pictured) and her family are finishing work on Rebecca’s Homestead (Photo by Janet Redyke) ‘Nurture through nature’: At Rebecca’s Homestead, adults with disabilities will grow independence, and vegetables More than 8,000 adults affected with developmental disabilities are now waiting for housing in New Jersey. Many of them do... Local News 15 Mar 2022 | 11:50
Ann Larsen places a wreath on her dad’s grave, an Army veteran of the Korean War (Photo by Janet Redyke) Wreaths Across America are gifts from the heart Back in 1992, the Worcester Wreath Company of Maine had a surplus of Christmas wreaths. Owner Morrill Worcester decided to... Local News 20 Dec 2021 | 09:51
Dyan Thompson (left) and Dawn Foley (Photo by Janet Redyke) Bliss Salon embraces ‘mini-salon’ suites idea Dyan Thompson and Dawn Foley, sisters and business partners, own the H&H Auto strip mall on Route 94 in Vernon. This cluster... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:16
(Photo by Janet Redyke) Turkey take-out benefits Harvest House The idea started in 2000, with 13 students in the Vernon Township High School Hunger Project under the guidance of teacher-coordinator... Entertainment 14 Oct 2021 | 03:12
Franklin's world-famous fluorescent rocks were a tremendous crowd pleaser (Photo by Janet Redyke) ‘Leave no pebble unturned’: Visitors dazzled by Gem and Mineral Show The Franklin Fire Department Hall and grounds sparkled with treasure at the 65th annual Gem and Mineral Show. Sponsored by... Entertainment 12 Oct 2021 | 02:52
The butterfly release was a glorious symbol (Photo by Janet Redyke) ‘You were my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye’ The second annual butterfly release Abbey Glen Pet Memorial Park in Lafayette remembered pets who died over the past year,... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 01:47
Father Boland (Photo provided) Memorial service on Sept. 18 to remember a beloved pastor On Sunday, June 6, 2021, in his hometown in Ireland, the Reverend Monsignor John V. Boland returned to God. Father Boland... Milestones 07 Sep 2021 | 12:19
Front lawns turned into lakes on Lazier Lane and Highland Lakes Road on Thursday, Sept. 2 (Photo by Janet Redyke) Water, water everywhere Vernon. The remnants of Hurricane Ida whipped through New Jersey and the rest of the Northeast, dumping record rainfall and... Police & Fire 07 Sep 2021 | 12:08
Bruce Bannon begins a tour (Photo by Janet Redyke) Sterling Hill Mine is a gem for rockhounds, bling lovers, and history buffs Bruce Bannon’s Slovak relatives were iron miners. His father worked at the Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg, and he too would... Entertainment 12 Aug 2021 | 02:36
The 2020 “Pumpkin of Hope” The story of Vernon’s ‘Pumpkin of Hope’ Mishelle Downtain, Vernon’s director of recreation and events, recalls how fear of the unknown rattled people’s lives and... Local News 10 Aug 2021 | 10:51
Junior zookeepers Nellie and Luke are dressed and ready for work (Photo by Janet Redyke) Junior Zookeeper Day tradition continues at Space Farms Everyone wanted a front row seat when Parker Space and WSUS radio personality Steve Andrews entered the Space Farms snake... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 06:38
Cliffwood Lake Waves perfect their moves before the meet (Photo by Janet Redyke) Waves meet Hurricanes Vernon. The Canistear Cup Swim Meet took place on July 14 between Vernon teams the Cliffwood Waves and the Highland Lakes... Sports 18 Jul 2021 | 06:04
(Photo by Janet Redyke) Businesses shine at county expo Augusta. The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds bustled with people and activity at the June 23 Sussex County... Business 29 Jun 2021 | 11:03
The Dorothy Henry Library in McAfee was closed in observance of Juneteenth, a brand-new federal holiday (Photo by Janet Redyke) Juneteenth becomes federal holiday The United States Congress passed legislation on June 16. 2021 establishing June 19- Juneteenth as a federal holiday and... Local News 22 Jun 2021 | 11:31
